Can anyone tell me in a nutshell if any VOIP services can
1) Block all international calls or optionally divert them to ansaphone
2) Block all anonymous calls - similar to ACR on BT
3) Block selective numbers - similar to "choose to refuse" on BT
Trust No OneŽ wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> Can anyone tell me in a nutshell if any VOIP services can
>
> 1) Block all international calls or optionally divert them to
> ansaphone 2) Block all anonymous calls - similar to ACR on BT
> 3) Block selective numbers - similar to "choose to refuse" on BT
>
> Brgds,
On my ATA I can enable ACR, doesn't matter who the VoIP provider is.
I can also enter various numbers to block, again doesn't matter who the VoIP
provider is.
Not tried blocking International numbers, saying that with a couple of the
VoIP providers I use UK numbers come in as 0044 / +44 so look international,
though the phones I have recognise that 0044.. / 44.. matches with 01... or
02... etc and displays the name. I suppose it depends on how the CLID is
transmitted. Unlike BT, VoIP doesn't mask the CLID so you get to see the
number if transmitted.
> Hi Folks,
>
> Can anyone tell me in a nutshell if any VOIP services can
>
> 1) Block all international calls or optionally divert them to ansaphone
> 2) Block all anonymous calls - similar to ACR on BT
> 3) Block selective numbers - similar to "choose to refuse" on BT
Some services may be able to do all of the above, but you'd be better off
doing it on your equipment because
a) It's under your control, and not at the whim of you service provider
b) Once you've done it once, it's easy to apply to multiple accounts.
Presumably you're asking because you're thinking of adopting VoIP, if that's
the case check that the kit supports what you want to do before you buy it.
On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:21:24 +0100, "Trust No OneŽ"
<dana.scully@usa.xnet> wrote:
>Hi Folks,
>
>Can anyone tell me in a nutshell if any VOIP services can
>
>1) Block all international calls or optionally divert them to ansaphone
>2) Block all anonymous calls - similar to ACR on BT
>3) Block selective numbers - similar to "choose to refuse" on BT
>
>Brgds,
You should be able to do all those things with Voxalot.com
For (1) , rather than block international it might be simpler to allow
only UK.
It will depend on the number string received, though, as to how you
would do this.
2&3 Very simple to do.
You can forward to other numbers, SIP addresses or voicemail as you
wish. Forwarding can also be according to the time of day and day of
week.
This is all fully configurable via the web interface on the
voxalot.com web site.
I have been using voxalot since its conception. The newer EU server,
as distinct from the US server, seems to be reliable.
There is just one minor foible. If you set the clock to be correct for
voicemail you will have to set up timed diverts with one hour
difference. Once we get onto GMT I think that problem will not be
apparent.
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"Brian A" <no_spam_bca1000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:21:24 +0100, "Trust No OneŽ"
> <dana.scully@usa.xnet> wrote:
>
>>Hi Folks,
>>
>>Can anyone tell me in a nutshell if any VOIP services can
>>
>>1) Block all international calls or optionally divert them to ansaphone
>>2) Block all anonymous calls - similar to ACR on BT
>>3) Block selective numbers - similar to "choose to refuse" on BT
>>
>>Brgds,
> You should be able to do all those things with Voxalot.com
> For (1) , rather than block international it might be simpler to allow
> only UK.
> It will depend on the number string received, though, as to how you
> would do this.
> 2&3 Very simple to do.
>
> You can forward to other numbers, SIP addresses or voicemail as you
> wish. Forwarding can also be according to the time of day and day of
> week.
>
> This is all fully configurable via the web interface on the
> voxalot.com web site.
> I have been using voxalot since its conception. The newer EU server,
> as distinct from the US server, seems to be reliable.
>
> There is just one minor foible. If you set the clock to be correct for
> voicemail you will have to set up timed diverts with one hour
> difference. Once we get onto GMT I think that problem will not be
> apparent.
>
I can wholeheartedly recommend the Voxalot service (so long as you are a bit
technically minded) but it does cost for call forwarding and more than 1 SIP
registration (30 usd per year IIRC).
"Trust No OneŽ" <dana.scully@usa.xnet> wrote in message
news:5n9l86Fh3o52U1@mid.individual.net...
> Hi Folks,
>
> Can anyone tell me in a nutshell if any VOIP services can
>
> 1) Block all international calls or optionally divert them to ansaphone
> 2) Block all anonymous calls - similar to ACR on BT
> 3) Block selective numbers - similar to "choose to refuse" on BT
>
> Brgds,
>
> --
> Peter <X-Files fan>
You can reject such calls on a FritzBox 7050. Remember though that if you
reject a call via SIP, it may go to your provider's voicemail. Voxalot
solution (see elsewhere in this thread) is marginally better.
On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:48:43 GMT, "Herman"
<whitehouse.madhouse.thisisaspamtraptakemeout!@big foot.com> wrote:
>"Brian A" <no_spam_bca1000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:79hvg39onto3dklj8973rpg28gdhugp4en@4ax.com.. .
>> On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:21:24 +0100, "Trust No OneŽ"
>> <dana.scully@usa.xnet> wrote:
>>
>>>Hi Folks,
>>>
>>>Can anyone tell me in a nutshell if any VOIP services can
>>>
>>>1) Block all international calls or optionally divert them to ansaphone
>>>2) Block all anonymous calls - similar to ACR on BT
>>>3) Block selective numbers - similar to "choose to refuse" on BT
>>>
>>>Brgds,
>> You should be able to do all those things with Voxalot.com
>> For (1) , rather than block international it might be simpler to allow
>> only UK.
>> It will depend on the number string received, though, as to how you
>> would do this.
>> 2&3 Very simple to do.
>>
>> You can forward to other numbers, SIP addresses or voicemail as you
>> wish. Forwarding can also be according to the time of day and day of
>> week.
>>
>> This is all fully configurable via the web interface on the
>> voxalot.com web site.
>> I have been using voxalot since its conception. The newer EU server,
>> as distinct from the US server, seems to be reliable.
>>
>> There is just one minor foible. If you set the clock to be correct for
>> voicemail you will have to set up timed diverts with one hour
>> difference. Once we get onto GMT I think that problem will not be
>> apparent.
>>
>
>I can wholeheartedly recommend the Voxalot service (so long as you are a bit
>technically minded) but it does cost for call forwarding and more than 1 SIP
>registration (30 usd per year IIRC).
Slightly out there Herman.
1 registration : $15
5 registrations $25
10 registrations $40
Upgrade for existing account, from 1 to 5, is $15
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Brian A schreef:
> On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:48:43 GMT, "Herman"
> <whitehouse.madhouse.thisisaspamtraptakemeout!@big foot.com> wrote:
>
>> "Brian A" <no_spam_bca1000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:79hvg39onto3dklj8973rpg28gdhugp4en@4ax.com...
>>> On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:21:24 +0100, "Trust No OneŽ"
>>> <dana.scully@usa.xnet> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Folks,
>>>>
>>>> Can anyone tell me in a nutshell if any VOIP services can
>>>>
>>>> 1) Block all international calls or optionally divert them to ansaphone
>>>> 2) Block all anonymous calls - similar to ACR on BT
>>>> 3) Block selective numbers - similar to "choose to refuse" on BT
>>>>
>>>> Brgds,
>>> You should be able to do all those things with Voxalot.com
>>> For (1) , rather than block international it might be simpler to allow
>>> only UK.
>>> It will depend on the number string received, though, as to how you
>>> would do this.
>>> 2&3 Very simple to do.
>>>
>>> You can forward to other numbers, SIP addresses or voicemail as you
>>> wish. Forwarding can also be according to the time of day and day of
>>> week.
>>>
>>> This is all fully configurable via the web interface on the
>>> voxalot.com web site.
>>> I have been using voxalot since its conception. The newer EU server,
>>> as distinct from the US server, seems to be reliable.
>>>
>>> There is just one minor foible. If you set the clock to be correct for
>>> voicemail you will have to set up timed diverts with one hour
>>> difference. Once we get onto GMT I think that problem will not be
>>> apparent.
>>>
>> I can wholeheartedly recommend the Voxalot service (so long as you are a bit
>> technically minded) but it does cost for call forwarding and more than 1 SIP
>> registration (30 usd per year IIRC).
> Slightly out there Herman.
> 1 registration : $15
> 5 registrations $25
> 10 registrations $40
> Upgrade for existing account, from 1 to 5, is $15
>
>
>
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What does this service, what MySIPSwitch can't ?
at he moment i have 4 accounts registered , where people kan reach me,
and 2 i use to call out, for different reasons landline numbers and GSM
numbers cheap.... i've set also the dialplans, there's no hassle..
for free..
On Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:35:17 +0200, TheFug <nosp@mplea.ze> wrote:
>Brian A schreef:
>> On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:48:43 GMT, "Herman"
>> <whitehouse.madhouse.thisisaspamtraptakemeout!@big foot.com> wrote:
>>
>>> "Brian A" <no_spam_bca1000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:79hvg39onto3dklj8973rpg28gdhugp4en@4ax.com...
>>>> On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:21:24 +0100, "Trust No OneŽ"
>>>> <dana.scully@usa.xnet> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi Folks,
>>>>>
>>>>> Can anyone tell me in a nutshell if any VOIP services can
>>>>>
>>>>> 1) Block all international calls or optionally divert them to ansaphone
>>>>> 2) Block all anonymous calls - similar to ACR on BT
>>>>> 3) Block selective numbers - similar to "choose to refuse" on BT
>>>>>
>>>>> Brgds,
>>>> You should be able to do all those things with Voxalot.com
>>>> For (1) , rather than block international it might be simpler to allow
>>>> only UK.
>>>> It will depend on the number string received, though, as to how you
>>>> would do this.
>>>> 2&3 Very simple to do.
>>>>
>>>> You can forward to other numbers, SIP addresses or voicemail as you
>>>> wish. Forwarding can also be according to the time of day and day of
>>>> week.
>>>>
>>>> This is all fully configurable via the web interface on the
>>>> voxalot.com web site.
>>>> I have been using voxalot since its conception. The newer EU server,
>>>> as distinct from the US server, seems to be reliable.
>>>>
>>>> There is just one minor foible. If you set the clock to be correct for
>>>> voicemail you will have to set up timed diverts with one hour
>>>> difference. Once we get onto GMT I think that problem will not be
>>>> apparent.
>>>>
>>> I can wholeheartedly recommend the Voxalot service (so long as you are a bit
>>> technically minded) but it does cost for call forwarding and more than 1 SIP
>>> registration (30 usd per year IIRC).
>> Slightly out there Herman.
>> 1 registration : $15
>> 5 registrations $25
>> 10 registrations $40
>> Upgrade for existing account, from 1 to 5, is $15
>
>What does this service, what MySIPSwitch can't ?
>at he moment i have 4 accounts registered , where people kan reach me,
>and 2 i use to call out, for different reasons landline numbers and GSM
>numbers cheap.... i've set also the dialplans, there's no hassle..
>for free..
There is probably no difference. Voxalot, like MySIPSwitch, started
off as a free, experimental, service. Once established and working
they started to charge. I guess that Blueface will do the same with
their MySIPSwitch service.
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Brian A schreef:
> On Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:35:17 +0200, TheFug <nosp@mplea.ze> wrote:
>
>> Brian A schreef:
>>> On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:48:43 GMT, "Herman"
>>> <whitehouse.madhouse.thisisaspamtraptakemeout!@big foot.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> "Brian A" <no_spam_bca1000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:79hvg39onto3dklj8973rpg28gdhugp4en@4ax.com...
>>>>> On Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:21:24 +0100, "Trust No OneŽ"
>>>>> <dana.scully@usa.xnet> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Folks,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Can anyone tell me in a nutshell if any VOIP services can
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 1) Block all international calls or optionally divert them to ansaphone
>>>>>> 2) Block all anonymous calls - similar to ACR on BT
>>>>>> 3) Block selective numbers - similar to "choose to refuse" on BT
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Brgds,
>>>>> You should be able to do all those things with Voxalot.com
>>>>> For (1) , rather than block international it might be simpler to allow
>>>>> only UK.
>>>>> It will depend on the number string received, though, as to how you
>>>>> would do this.
>>>>> 2&3 Very simple to do.
>>>>>
>>>>> You can forward to other numbers, SIP addresses or voicemail as you
>>>>> wish. Forwarding can also be according to the time of day and day of
>>>>> week.
>>>>>
>>>>> This is all fully configurable via the web interface on the
>>>>> voxalot.com web site.
>>>>> I have been using voxalot since its conception. The newer EU server,
>>>>> as distinct from the US server, seems to be reliable.
>>>>>
>>>>> There is just one minor foible. If you set the clock to be correct for
>>>>> voicemail you will have to set up timed diverts with one hour
>>>>> difference. Once we get onto GMT I think that problem will not be
>>>>> apparent.
>>>>>
>>>> I can wholeheartedly recommend the Voxalot service (so long as you are a bit
>>>> technically minded) but it does cost for call forwarding and more than 1 SIP
>>>> registration (30 usd per year IIRC).
>>> Slightly out there Herman.
>>> 1 registration : $15
>>> 5 registrations $25
>>> 10 registrations $40
>>> Upgrade for existing account, from 1 to 5, is $15
>
>> What does this service, what MySIPSwitch can't ?
>> at he moment i have 4 accounts registered , where people kan reach me,
>> and 2 i use to call out, for different reasons landline numbers and GSM
>> numbers cheap.... i've set also the dialplans, there's no hassle..
>> for free..
> There is probably no difference. Voxalot, like MySIPSwitch, started
> off as a free, experimental, service. Once established and working
> they started to charge. I guess that Blueface will do the same with
> their MySIPSwitch service.
>
>
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They state on their site they have no plans to make it commercial, on
forehand, so i guess, otherwise, they should not mention anything, if
they where ..... i've got good hopes :)
>>>>>> This is all fully configurable via the web interface on the
>>>>>> voxalot.com web site.
>>>>>> I have been using voxalot since its conception. The newer EU server,
>>>>>> as distinct from the US server, seems to be reliable.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> There is just one minor foible. If you set the clock to be correct for
>>>>>> voicemail you will have to set up timed diverts with one hour
>>>>>> difference. Once we get onto GMT I think that problem will not be
>>>>>> apparent.
>>>>>>
>>>>> I can wholeheartedly recommend the Voxalot service (so long as you are a bit
>>>>> technically minded) but it does cost for call forwarding and more than 1 SIP
>>>>> registration (30 usd per year IIRC).
>>
>>> What does this service, what MySIPSwitch can't ?
>>> at he moment i have 4 accounts registered , where people kan reach me,
>>> and 2 i use to call out, for different reasons landline numbers and GSM
>>> numbers cheap.... i've set also the dialplans, there's no hassle..
>>> for free..
>> There is probably no difference. Voxalot, like MySIPSwitch, started
>> off as a free, experimental, service. Once established and working
>> they started to charge. I guess that Blueface will do the same with
>> their MySIPSwitch service.
>They state on their site they have no plans to make it commercial, on
>forehand, so i guess, otherwise, they should not mention anything, if
>they where ..... i've got good hopes :)
I think that people here will be interested in how you go on with this
with regard to reliability, quality etc. They do say, on their site,
that they reserve the right to cut the service at any time. It leaves
the question, however, that if they have no intension of making the
service commercial, why they have created the service. Blueface are a
regular voip provider, just what can they get out of the MySIPSwitch
venture if it continues to be free?
>>They state on their site they have no plans to make it commercial, on
>>forehand, so i guess, otherwise, they should not mention anything, if
>>they where ..... i've got good hopes :)
> I think that people here will be interested in how you go on with this
> with regard to reliability, quality etc. They do say, on their site,
> that they reserve the right to cut the service at any time. It leaves
> the question, however, that if they have no intension of making the
> service commercial, why they have created the service. Blueface are a
> regular voip provider, just what can they get out of the MySIPSwitch
> venture if it continues to be free?
Publicity, for one. I'd never heard of Blueface until you mentioned it.
A horde of voluntary beta testers, perhaps? Maybe Blueface are trialling
features on MySIPSwitch that they'll later add to their paid for services.
You could ask the same about a lot of the services that Google, Microsoft,
et al run.
alexd <troffasky@hotmail.com> wrote in news:1901776.Gz5s2TsdNi@ale.cx:
> Brian A wrote:
>
>> TheFug wrote:
>
>>>They state on their site they have no plans to make it commercial, on
>>>forehand, so i guess, otherwise, they should not mention anything, if
>>>they where ..... i've got good hopes :)
>
>> I think that people here will be interested in how you go on with
>> this with regard to reliability, quality etc. They do say, on their
>> site, that they reserve the right to cut the service at any time. It
>> leaves the question, however, that if they have no intension of
>> making the service commercial, why they have created the service.
>> Blueface are a regular voip provider, just what can they get out of
>> the MySIPSwitch venture if it continues to be free?
>
> Publicity, for one. I'd never heard of Blueface until you mentioned
> it.
>
> A horde of voluntary beta testers, perhaps? Maybe Blueface are
> trialling features on MySIPSwitch that they'll later add to their paid
> for services.
>
> You could ask the same about a lot of the services that Google,
> Microsoft, et al run.
>
>On Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:55:09 +0100, alexd <troffasky@hotmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>
>>Publicity, for one. I'd never heard of Blueface until you mentioned it.
>
>Surely it should be Bluetongue not Blueface ! .
Mooooooooooooooooo
Brian A schreef:
> On Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:02:00 GMT, mymail@hotmail.co.uk wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:55:09 +0100, alexd <troffasky@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Publicity, for one. I'd never heard of Blueface until you mentioned it.
>> Surely it should be Bluetongue not Blueface ! .
> Mooooooooooooooooo
>
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I guess i don't worry that much, i'm happy with it,(MySIPSwitch) for as
long as it lasts, in the mean time i'm also doing some experiences in
this field, and get an good impression how things are working, without
the risk loosing any money, when promised services don't work after all,
i guess i see it as a win win situation, i guess they'll stop service to
a person, when they think it's mis-used by that person, that's only
logical.... On the other hand, i don't think they would create a
service, that costs more, then there is already elswhere available,:)
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